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Vimines, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Vimines is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,611. Elevation: 1,808 ft (551 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,611 Population 689/sq mi density
1,808 ft Elevation 551 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
76.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$30,823 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$30,823 median income, 5.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$148,400 home value, $742/mo rent

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About Vimines

Vimines

Vimines is a commune in the Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France. It is part of the urban area of Chambéry.

People

Population1,611
Density689/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$30,823
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$148,400
Rent$742
Housing Units644
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain76.7 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation1,808 ft (551 m)
Population1,611
Population Density689 / sq mi
Elevation1,808 ft (551 m)
Coordinates45.5464°, 5.8652°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation76.7 inches (1,948 mm)
Annual Snowfall42.3 inches (107 cm)
Median Household Income$30,823

About Vimines

Vimines is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,611. The city sits at an elevation of 1,808 feet (551 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 76.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Vimines is $30,823, which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 97 business establishments.

Income: Vimines vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$30,823
59% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.5%
53% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)97

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Vimines is $148,400, 47% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $742 (36% below the national average of $1,163). There are 644 total housing units in the city. 25.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$148,400
47% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$742
36% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units644

Property Tax

Vimines enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 283 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 76.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 42.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,808 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average55.7°F
3% above France avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,808 ft (551 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (6.1 km²)
Population Density689/sq mi
Coordinates45.5464°N, 5.8652°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.7"
102% above France avg
Snowfall 42.3"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.25"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,241 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 149 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 124 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 100 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 135 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 53 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 64 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 38 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 142 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 127 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 51 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 128 km
Feb 11, 1990 northern Italy M4.3 149 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 50 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 127 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 139 km
Jul 30, 2016 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy M4.2 125 km
May 14, 2004 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy M4.2 125 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 56 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 128 km
May 16, 2023 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy M4.1 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological - - 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.3 in
February 37°F (3°C) 3.4 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.8 in
July 73°F (23°C) 2.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.9 in
September 60°F (15°C) 4.1 in
October 51°F (11°C) 4.3 in Wettest
November 42°F (5°C) 4.2 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.6 in Coldest

Vimines has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 36°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (2.9").

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Schools in Vimines

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire - - - -
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Radio Stations near Vimines

22 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Meuh electronic, funk MP3 128 kbps
Radio Campus Grenoble 90.8 - MP3
H2O annecy, haute-savoie MP3 128 kbps
Max Radio Grenoble dance, dance music MP3 128 kbps
ODS Radio - MP3 128 kbps
ODS Radio Rock alternative rock, indie rock MP3 128 kbps
Rockenfolie rock MP3 256 kbps
All Piano Radio classical, classical piano MP3 128 kbps
Radio New's FM - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Campus Grenoble - MP3
Radio RKS local, local radio AAC 128 kbps
Alpes 1 Grenoble - MP3 128 kbps
Montagne FM - MP3 96 kbps
Air Gay Radio (GB) - AAC 64 kbps
Radio Couleur Chartreuse - MP3
Radio Grésivaudan local news, local radio MP3 320 kbps
Radio Alto hits, pop MP3 120 kbps
Radio Italienne de Grenoble - MP3 128 kbps
ODS Radio Légende du Rock alternative rock, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
La radio Plus - MP3 128 kbps
Radio FMR - AAC+ 32 kbps
SunAlpes Radio - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Vimines

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Galerie Eurêka
Hôtel de Cordon
Jardins des Charmettes
Le Repaire Louis Mandrin
Les Charmettes
Maison d'Izieu, mémorial des enfants juifs exterminés
Maison du Patrimoine P.N.R. Massif des Bauges
Médiathèque Jean Jacques Rousseau
Moulin de la Tourne
Musée "La Galerie"
Musée Arcabas en Chartreuse
Musée Bayard
Musée de l'Ours des Cavernes
Musée de la Grande Chartreuse
Musée de la Machine à Bois
Musée de la Nature
Musée de la Vigne et du Vin de Savoie
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée des Forges et Moulins de Pinsot
Musée du Château
Musée du Vigneron
Musée Faure
Musée Lac et Nature
Musée Lac et Nature
Musée Savoisien
Museo Galletti
Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle
Museum d'Histoire Virtuelle

Libraries in Vimines

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bâtiment 15 - Bibliothèque Universitaire0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Adrienne Monier0.0
Bibliothèque de Bissy0.0
Bibliothèque de Cusy0.0
Bibliothèque de La Buisse0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint Etienne de Crossey0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Jean de Chevelu0.0
Bibliothèque des Deux Mondes0.0
Bibliothèque des Loisirs0.0
Bibliothèque Georges Brassens0.0
Bibliothèque Le Moulin aux livres0.0
Bibliothèque Livio Benedetti0.0
Bibliothèque Marguerite Chevron0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de La Ravoire0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de La Terrasse0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Robert Laude0.0
Bouquiniste0.0
Cure0.0
En voyage les livres0.0
Espace Culturel Romagnieu0.0
L'Envolée0.0
La Dôme0.0
La Ferrière0.0
La Parenthèse0.0
Le Kioske0.0
Maison des associations0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Belley0.0
Médiathèque de Cognin0.0
Médiathèque de St Pierre d'Allevard0.0
Médiathèque départementale de l'Ain0.0
Médiathèque Jean Pellerin0.0
Médiathèque Jean-Jacques Rousseau0.0
Médiathèque Jean-Louis Favre0.0
Médiathèque La Traversée0.0
Mediathèque Media'Lac0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Municipale de Bassens0.0
Médiathèque Municipale Grange-Neuve0.0
Médiathèque Samivel0.0
Salle des Arts0.0
USMB Bâtiment 10 - Bibliothèque Universitaire du Bourget-du-Lac0.0

Farmers Markets in Vimines

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles du marché couvert
Le marché du bourg
Le marché du mercredi après-midi
Marché
Marché
Marché Couvert des Halles
Marché des Halles
Marché des Hauts de Chambéry
marché du lundi
Marché du Sierroz
Marché hebdomadaire de Belley
Place de Verdun

Breweries in Vimines

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Caquot
Brasserie Distillerie du Mont Blanc
Brasserie du Merle
Brasserie Grésiv'Ale
Brasserie La Barbue
Brasserie Les Rois Malts
L'écume du Guier
L’Antre 2 Bières
La Baujue
La Dauphine
Le Mel'in
Micro-brasserie Noisigotte

Stadiums & Teams in Vimines

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Ski Resorts Near Vimines

69 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Aillon-Margériaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Semnoz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Espace Diamant (Les Saisies) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Sambuy Seythenex 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Plateau du Revard 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Revard 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Arêches Beaufort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Col de Plainpalais 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Féclaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Jardin Enfants 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aillon-le-Jeune 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Entremonts 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Granier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Grand Domaine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Collet d'Allevard 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Col de Marcieu 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stade des Neiges du Barioz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Terre Ronde 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Massif des Brasses 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Menthières 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Croisette 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mont Saxonnex 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Plans d'Hotonnes - Plateau de Retord 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Reposoir 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Reposoir Chalet Neuf 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Cascades de Glace du Reposoir 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine du Barioz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Snowpark 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Môm' Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Grand Bornand 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Plateau des Glières 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stade de Slalom 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Clusaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Montmin - Col de la Forclaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Col d'Ornon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine Skiable Chamrousse 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Montagnes de Lans 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Colline des Bains 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Chazelet 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Villard de Lans - Corrençon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Grave 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Porte d'Herbouilly 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chamrousse 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Deux Alpes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
L'Alpe du Grand Serre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Col de l'Arzelier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Signaraux 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Serre Chevalier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Font d'Urle Chaud Clapier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gresse en Vercors 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Autrans - Grand domaine la Sure 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saint-Hilaire-du-Touvet 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Egaux - St Hugues 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Col de Porte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les 7 Laux 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sappey-en-Chartreuse 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Corbier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine de Beldina 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Sybelles 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pelvoux-Vallouise 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Karellis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Albiez-Montrond 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine Autrans - Méaudre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saint-Nizier du Moucherotte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Valloire - Galibier Thabor 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Coulmes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Méaudre 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Vimines

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Geneva International AirportGVALarge Airport
Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)-Medium Airport
Annecy Meythet airportNCYMedium Airport
Annemasse Airfield-Medium Airport
Chambéry Aix les Bains airportCMFMedium Airport
Grenoble Alpes Isère AirportGNBMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Pérouges - Meximieux-Small Airport
Albertville General Pierre Delachenal Airfield-Small Airport
Altiport du Col de Cenise-Small Airport
Altisurface de l'Escoulin-Small Airport
Altisurface de Valmorel-Small Airport
Base ULM d'Izenave-Small Airport
Base ULM de Polliat-Small Airport
Bellegarde-Vouvray Airfield-Small Airport
Belley-Peyrieu Airfield-Small Airport
Bourg-Ceyzériat Airfield-Small Airport
Cervens Airfield-Small Airport
Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux Airfield-Small Airport
Chamonet Airfield-Small Airport
Chanaz Airfield-Small Airport
Col de Bacchus Airstrip-Small Airport
Col de Belledonne Altiport-Small Airport
Col de Sarenne Altiport-Small Airport
Corbonod-Seyssel Private Airfield-Small Airport
Corlier Altiport-Small Airport
Crête de Brouffiers Altisurface-Small Airport
Dôme de la Lauze Altisurface-Small Airport
Frontonas Airfield-Small Airport
Glacier de l'Étendard Altisurface-Small Airport
Glacier de la Barbarate Altisurface-Small Airport
Glacier Lombard Altisurface-Small Airport
Grenoble Le Versoud Airfield-Small Airport
Habère Poche Airfield-Small Airport
L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud AltiportAHZSmall Airport
L'Alpe du Grand Serre Altisurface-Small Airport
L'Arpette Altisurface-Small Airport
La Tour-de-Pin Airfield-Small Airport
La Tranclière Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Lavours Airfield-Small Airport
Les Ailes de Sergy ULM-Small Airport
Leyrieu Airfield-Small Airport
Lumbin Airfield-Small Airport
Mens Airstrip-Small Airport
Méribel AltiportMFXSmall Airport
Monestier de Clermont Les Verd Airfield-Small Airport
Montaud Airfield-Small Airport
Morestel Airfield-Small Airport
Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette Altisurface-Small Airport
Oulles-La Bergerie Altisurface-Small Airport
Pointe de l'Ouillon Altisurface-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vimines

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de l'Assomption
Église Saint-André

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Waterfalls
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Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Paris

🇫🇷 About France

Capital Paris
Population 66,987,244
Area 547,030 km²
GDP (USD) $3,056,250,648,138
GDP per capita $44,700
HDI 0.917
Life expectancy 82.9 years
Internet users 86.8%
Urban population 78.8%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages French
Calling code +33
TLD .fr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in France

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Jour de l'an
Apr 6 Easter Monday Lundi de Pâques
May 1 Labour Day Fête du Travail
May 8 Victory in Europe Day Victoire 1945
May 14 Ascension Day Ascension
May 25 Whit Monday Lundi de Pentecôte
Jul 14 Bastille Day Fête nationale
Aug 15 Assumption Day Assomption
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Toussaint
Nov 11 Armistice Day Armistice 1918
Dec 25 Christmas Day Noël

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Frequently Asked Questions About Vimines

What is the population of Vimines?

Vimines has a population of 1,611 residents and is located in France. The population density is 689 people per square mile, spread across 2.3 square miles.

Is Vimines expensive to live in?

The median household income is $30,823, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $148,400 (47% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $742 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Vimines?

Vimines enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 76.7 inches, with 42.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Vimines?

The unemployment rate in Vimines is 5.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 97 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Vimines?

The median home value in Vimines is $148,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $742.

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